This role offers the opportunity to shape Singapore’s tax treaty policy and advance Singapore’s interests internationally. You will provide technical expertise on treaty interpretation and cross-border tax issues, drive Singapore’s positions in tax treaty and Mutual Agreement Procedure negotiations, and deliver policy analysis to support international negotiations and respond to emerging international tax developments.
Manager (Tax Treaty)
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore
Fixed Terms
Closing on 20 May 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
- Conduct research and analysis on tax treaty matters, to formulate Singapore’s position in tax treaty and Mutual Agreement Procedure negotiations
- Provide technical guidance on interpretation and application of tax treaties to internal and external stakeholders
- Evaluate the implications of treaty-related international tax issues and developments, and provide recommendations to shape Singapore’s international tax positions
- Provide support for IRAS representatives at international meetings and negotiations
What we are looking for
- Strong ability to understand, develop and evaluate policies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas clearly
- Good interpersonal and influencing skills to build effective relationships with stakeholders
- Proficient in analysing tax-related issues and associated legal frameworks
- Meticulous, with the ability to identify key insights and nuances in complex information
- Resourceful and self-motivated
- Strong team spirit and a proactive, positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and innovate
- Willing to travel as needed
About Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore
Our Mission:
• Act as an agent of the Government and provide service in administering, assessing, collecting and enforcing payment of taxes
• Advise the Government and represent Singapore internationally on matters relating to taxation